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@walkingwhilefemale
Did that line ever really work before?
My friend and I were standing outside of a nice cocktail lounge one night, smoking a cigarette. A guy walked up and asked us if we were there together, to which we told him yes. The next words to come out of his mouth were "Well I want to take y'all home and watch you lick cocaine off of her asshole and her pussy".
Total. Stranger.Ā
This one goes out to the women of Texas who lost 80% of their abortion providers and clinics last week due to an unconstitutional ruling by a local court.Ā
It Doesn't Just Happen When You're Walking
When I give people pedicab rides I always get asked if I feel safe. The motherly looking woman (surely thinking of her own little one) tilts her head slightly to the side and asks so sincerely, "are you afraid to be out here on the street late at night? You're just a little thing." I understand her concern; my stature is none too intimidating. Hell, if I had to pick a pedicabber to try and overpower I'd pick me, too.
Because of recent incidents (curiosity, whiskey) we pedicabbers are no longer allowed to carry tasers. So I carry a knife, police baton, and mace. It had never occurred to me that I would need to use them. I've been told that carrying them is enough, and that it would thwart most who are trying to hurt me. It also never occurred to me that someone may not want to hurt me, but rather bed me.
All eleven of the pedicabs that were out on the street one Saturday last spring were parked at the corner of Barnard Street and Congress Street, affectionately called "BarCon". A man stumbled toward us, paint in his jeans and a plain white shirt, and asked for a ride. Generally, the driver who has been waiting the longest at the corner would get the ride, but I didn't want it. I politely excused myself from the opportunity saying, "I'm sorry; I'm not first up."
This was a lie, and the other drivers around me knew that. Except for one: Simon. He was, as some would say "spacey", with his long blond ponytail and strange, clear retainer that covered his teeth but was supposed to be invisible. Simon was always well mannered and honest. He truly just had everyone's best interest in mind which is why, of course oblivious to the unfriendly disposition of the drunk man, he said, "No, you are Shelby, don't worry. This is your ride." I could tell he thought he was doing me a favor. The drunk fare seemed pleased though, haphazardly crawled into my cab, and then yelled, "That's right, girl! I want yer ass peddlin' me around!"
As we started riding he became extra talkative. He said, "You know yer generation don't know shit about shit. None of y'all even know how to shingle a damn roof. I'm goinā to the Chatham Apartments by the way sweet-cheeks."
The Chatham Apartments is high-rise trailer trash. The whole building smells like one giant cigarette and everyone and everything looks sun faded. I knew I wasn't going to make a lot of money on the ride, so I didn't try to talk with him. It didn't matter much, he was talking so damn much himself I didn't have any room to speak. I rode quickly. The faster I got there the sooner he'd be out of my pedicab.
When we arrived at his apartment, I dismounted and quietly said a thank you. He fumbled with his pockets and pulled out a wad of moist dollars. I cringed. His salt and pepper beard and mustache, scraggly as it was, covered his mouth. Through his facial hair he grumbled, "300 dollars." So, I laughed. Perhaps it was rude, or even ignorant of me, to assume that because he lived in such a shitty place that he couldn't possibly afford to give me that much money. Then he fanned it all out in front of me.
"I'll give you 300 dollars. For a real ride."
"But I just gave you-"
That's when I realized what was happening. I have never been propositioned before, pedicabbing or not, for money (be it lack of looks or lack of tits I'm unsure) and it took me by surprise.
"Oh... Uh, no. Sir, I'm a pedicabber not a prostitute and-"
"I know, I know. You just ain't that kinda girl. I know, well I'm sorry. I'm sorry; I know."
He reached out to touch my arm in what I assume was condolence. I pulled away and took a small step back.
"Don't touch me, please."
He got out of the cab, took a step toward me, and grabbed my arm. I was surprised how quickly he moved given his drunkenness earlier. I could feel his callouses rub the little hairs on my forearm and tug them backward. His pinky nail was long and it dug into my elbow. I yanked my arm out of his grasp and ripped the knife out of my pocket, simultaneously opening it. I have never moved so gracefully in my life.
"Don't fucking touch me!"
"Whoa! Hold on now!"
"Put the fucking money in the cab!"
I was yelling loud enough for anyone nearby to hear. Looking back, I see now that it probably looked like I was robbing him: me yelling about money with a knife pointed at this old drunk man. He fell back a few steps and quickly placed bills on the seat of the cab. Then he skittered through the doors of his decaying apartment complex.
I breathed heavily and put my knife back in my pocket. Peeling the wet dollars apart, I counted the money he left. I thought he gave me a lot by how thick the wad seemed and how afraid he was when I threatened him. Perhaps violence does pay. Then I got to the last bill, the tenth one dollar bill, and sat down. I was pissed. I held a knife to his chest and he still only gave me ten bucks. But as I sat longer I realized things could have been worse. I got ten dollars and I didn't get violated. Then I realized that I shouldnāt have to threaten to stab a man in the heart to get a point across. I hope I left a mental scar.
Jessica Williams explains her three rules for avoiding sexual harassment on the street.
Excellent depiction of the nonsense of street harassment and the realoty of women's daily lives.Ā
Best Lock Screen Ever!
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Love it!
Emma Sulkowicz, who will not put her mattress down until her alleged rapist is expelled, is its new public face.
It's not quite the swingin 60s anymore
Add me on Snapchat username - sampepper More Videos: InstaWhore Prank - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqLu3hPyOFE Its Time to Talk More - https://www.youtu...
I don't know what's worse, how Sam Pepper is using his youtube platform to molest women, Ā how he hugs the women afterward, or that Sam Pepper does not seem to know the definition of the word prank.Ā
That's right, it's finally up. Relive all the magic, hilarity and awkward foot placements. March 28th, 2014. Le Snoot Gallery, Savannah GA. What if I'm a Les...
Slightly tangential, but performed by a wonderfully talented, hilarious and articulate friend of mine. This one goes out to all the ladies who like hummus....
Excellent
Real things men said to us on the street.Ā
#ThatsWhatHeSaid
Chilling words said by real men to real women, from Huffington Post Women
This is what honesty sounds like.
Ok so three wonderful friends of mine just sent this to me within five minutes and they all know me way too well because this is amazing!
If you're a lady who's gone out in public before, chances are that -- in a moment when you're contemplating something serious or just letting your face sit in its relaxed position -- some male passerby has oh-so-helpfully suggested that you smile. And why don't you? Because your sad? Because you don't want to? DOESN'T MATTER. You need to be constantly grinning for the benefit of strangers and "Smile Bitch Training Camp" will teach you how!
Tired of being told by strangers how to hold your own face? This informative training video will teach you how to "smile like a lunatic" at all times! Smile Bitches!
Reclaiming Space
Out of all the harassment apologists, the most frustrating are other women. Many members of my motherās generation assure me, āAt least you still got it!ā when I tell them about fielding unwanted attention from people, whether delivered through their mouths, car horns, or in some instances, their hands.
Street harassment is not a compliment. It is a reminder that the space you occupy is not your own. Never was this more apparent to me than when I gained 30 pounds.
According to beauty conventions, Iām less attractive as an 8/10 than I was at a 4/6. But if you measure by horn honks and ass slaps, Iām a super model.
Iām not a small woman. I have broad shoulders, wide hips that lead to a round bottom, and hair that adds three inches to my 5ā7ā height. I do not shy away from heels. I love crop tops and high-waisted jeans. But I can feel the gaze of strangers on me when they honk their horns or scream, āGirls are gettinā fine!āĀ I feel threatened when Iām jogging down the street and a man pulls over to tell me that my shorts are āriding right.ā
I was harassed when I was thin, and it happens to people of all sizes. But I literally became a bigger target after my weight gain.
Lovers, or even admirers, do gaze on the women they love. A long look snuck from a distance is not the same thing as shameless leering. Every woman knows the sting of eyeballs that call on her to look back. Every woman imagines her harasserās satisfaction when she speeds up her pace, or puts on a sweater. Ā
Whatās more is that these eyeballs do not want their subjects to engage with them. They would not know what to do with us if we did. They want us to know that, until we become invisible, we are not our own.Ā Ā
Ch CH CH Changes
Have you ever had to change a regular routine, route, appearance, etc in order to avoid or prevent street harassment?
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Australian musician Iggy Azalea stopped by New York City radio station Hot 97 on Tuesday, April 22, and told a disturbing story that explains why she had stopped crowd surfing at her shows. Apparently, her fans think it's fair game to sexually assaul...
All people need to understand that women's bodies seen in public are the property of the public. We are private property existing in the world. Just like a house is a private entity that can be see in public- breaking an entering is illegal. Please apply that logic to the bodies of women.Ā
Racional, Male Sculpture with Brain Genitalia
Yoan Capote
HA! Maybe this is the problem....
